ACT III
SCENE 1
[sees]
tot
is assassinated by the ‘Brutus gives a speech defending his actions,
ee eae followed by a speech by Antony that incites
the crowd against the cons
    
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(Cinna the poet is mistaken for
‘Cinna the conspleator and
killed by a mob,
  
 
« Caesar and his entourage make their way to the Senate, he encounters the soothsayer who warns him that
| Aides of March have not yet passed. Artemidorus tries to give Caesar a personal liter but ls rebuffed. sath
Caesar stating that personal matters should be dealt with last. When Publius expresses his hope for the
Gnspirators’success, Brutus fears thatthe plot has been discovered However. Publias merely zreets Caco.
vin a smile and causes no trouble,
“As Trebonins distracts Antony, the assassins prepare to strike. Metellus Cimber kneels before Caesar andl asks
his brother ¥ pardon. When Caesar refuses, Brutus ons in the appeal, followed by Cassius. Despite their
2 Ufforts, Caesar remains steadfast in his decision. Cinna and Decius protest the refusal, but Casea stabs Caesar
Fist and the others follow
© fier the assassination, Cassius and Cinna encourage the witnesses to proclaim that tyranny is deal and
fiberty is alive. Brutus tries to reassure the onlookers and Publius, urging him to leave before the people turn
fon the killers. Trebonius reports that Antony has fled, and the city is in chaos The conspirators smear
themselves with Caesar's blood and go out to proclaim peace and freedom. Antony sends a concilietors
message, asking for an explanation of why Caesar deserved to die, and promising loyalty to Brutus if he.
iillowed to come safely:
‘Brutus agrees, confident that he can win Antony's support. Antony arrives, offering his hand to each of th
conspirators, but then he praises Caesar and seeks forgiveness from his spirit He asks permission to speak
| Gr Caesar’ fimeral, which Brutus grants, despite Cassius’ objections. Brutus plans to speak first und then
{llow Antony to address the crowd, hoping to turn the people against the idea ofa monarchy. Antony reveal
his true intentions, vowing revenge against Caesar's killers, and predicting a bloody civil war He sends a
inessage to Octavius not to come 10 Rome. In his funeral oration, Antony plans to test the people's feclines
towards the death of Caesar.
 
The scene is significam because it is the climax of the plan, where the assassination of Julius Caesar takes
place. It highlights the theme of loyalty, as the conspirators are convinced that the only way to save the Roman
Republic is 10 kill Caesar. The theme of fate and free will is also highlighted as despite warnings from
soothsayer and Artemidorus, Caesar chooses to ignore them and walks into his own death. The scene alsohighlights the theme of power and politics, as the conspirators are dri
vlling to kill Caesar to achieve them
The scene also establishes the motif of foreshadowing. a
foreshadows the tragic events that will occur later in the
betrayal as the conspirators are those who are closest 10
significant in terms of its historical context, as it portra
significant events in Roman history
Furthermore, the scene also highlights the them
‘communication as Artemidorus& letter is not abl
plot. Additionally, the scene also shows how
difficult for him to see the truth, and how easily
Finally, the scene is significant as it sets 1
 
 
are willing to sacrifice Caesar for the greater
the tragic hero, as Caesar is portrayed as a comp!
down by his own flaws,
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1. What does the Soothsayer say in response {0
Cae Statement=The ides of March are
a) Cl They have passed
b) (9-Phey have not yet come
c) O They will come soon Ss.
{C1 He does not respond
Multiple Choice Questions
 
12. Why does Artemidorus ask Caesar to read his
suit first?
2) BAT touches Caesar nearer
) Cl He is more important than the other
petitioners
©) D He has been waiting longer
4) D He wants to challenge Coesar
 
3. What is Cassius’ response when Popilius
wishes for the enterprise to thrive?
44) EE He asks what enterprise Popslius is
referring to
+b) Cl He thanks Popilius and wishes the same
) D He ignores Popitius
6) He becomes angry and orders Popilius 10
be removed
4. What is the conspirators’ fear when Popilius
yeaks t0 Caesar?
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+) BI That he will persuade Caesar to change his
mind
‘c) CD That he will ask to join them
<4) Cl That he will delay Caesar's arrival
What is Brutus’s response to Metellus,
Cimber’s request for his brother’s repeal?
a) DO) He kneels and flatters Caesar to gain his
approval
by Cl He rejects the request, stating that Caesar
does not do wrong without cause
c) CUA supports the request and kisses Caesar's
hand
4) D He does not respond
refuse to read Artemidorus’
 
Why does Ca
petition first?
a) D He doesn’t want to be bothered with pety
matters
+b) (OTE thinks the petition is insignificant
) Kite wants to prtoritise his own concerns
4d) Cl He wants to avoid any potential danger.
Why does Cassius become concerned after
speaking with Popilius Lena?
2) D He thinks Lena may be plotting against
them
) D He realises Lena knows about their plan to
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spy for Caesar.
How does Cacsar react when Metetlus Cimber
Kmeets betore him?
8) Cl He is moved by Cimber's humility and
rants his request.
by C1 He scorns Cimber and refuses to hear his
request
OD Hes hesitant to grant Cumber's request but
ultimately relents
4) CLAle is unmoved by Cimber’s plea and
jenores him,
hat reason does Caesar give for not
granting Publius Cimber's freedom of repeal?
4) He believes Publius Cimber is guilty of a
great erime
+) LI He wants to show his power and authonty
by Keeping Cimber banished
0) He claims to be as constant and unmovable
4s the northem star.
44) C1 He feels that Publius Cimber does not
deserve freedom
Who first approaches Caesar with a schedule?
2) 0 Decius Brutus
byGArremidorus
©) Cassius
a) Pubtivs
& Higher-order Thinking Question
Question 1
Caesar: “Et tu, Brute! Then fall, Caesar”.
Choose the option that lists the sequence of events
inthe correct order
1, Caesar addresses the Senate~
2. Brutus and other conspirators stab C
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3, Caesar sees the soothsayer in the crow
4. Caesar utters his famous last words. =
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Question 2
Brutus: “People and senators, be not affrighted;
Fly not; stand stiff: ambition’s debt is paid”.
 
IL. Which character suggests that Caesar's
 
n) Shops Lene mony
1) Metetis Cimber
€) 0 Treboins
8) Pobins
 
12, Who speaks to Cacsar last before the
conspirators approach him?
a) 0 Cinna
b) ge Brutus
©) O Cassi
) Decius Brutus
13. What is Caesar's reaction to Metellus
Cimber's request to repeal his brother's
banishment? :
2) O He grants the request immed
b) Atte denies the request
©) C1 He asks for more time to consider the
request
4) He asks fora different representative to
make the request
 
14, Which character declares “Tyranny is deal”
after, Cacsur is assassinated?
2) AFassius
b) ACmnna
©) Decias Brutus
a) D Casca
 
Choose the option that lists the sequence of events,
in the correci order
I. Brutus addresses the panicked crowd. ~
Caesar is assassinated | 2
bi
3. The conspirators plan to bathe their hands in
Caesar's blood. ~ A
4, Brutus tries to calm the situation. — z
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Question 3
Cassius: “Stoop, then, and wash. How many ages
hence Shall this our lofty scene be acted over In
states unborn and accents yet unknown!”
Choose the option that lists the sequence of events
in the correct orderAc Scene 1
1. Cassius speaks abygt the future re-enactment
of their deed.
2. The conspirators sth Caesar —
3. Brutus proposes to ashe their hands in
Caesar's blood. = s
4. The conspirators reflect on their actions.
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Question 4
Caesar: “I mast prevent thee, Cimber. These